Nextorch TA21 Pocket Carry Tactical Flashlight Set | Red & White Light

The NEXTORCH TA21 is a compact, high-performance tactical flashlight designed for the every day use of law enforcement professionals and tactical operators. This EDC-ready flashlight is built like the popular TA20 and delivers a powerful 1300 lumen beam with a 160-meter max beam distance, providing superior visibility for patrol, suspect identification, and investigation. Engineered for rapid deployment, the TA21 features four different operating modes for adaptable field use and our patented one-step-strobe switch for immediate high and strobe capability in high-risk situations, while the innovative red light mode helps preserve night vision. The reinforced construction includes a stainless steel bezel with nano-ceramic strike points, enhancing its effectiveness as a secondary impact tool or glass breaker. Powered by a 16340 rechargeable battery (included) or a CR123A disposable, the TA21 ensures reliable operation throughout extended shifts.The TA21 comes equipped with the FR-1 Tactical Ring, optimizing retention and facilitating seamless transitions between flashlight manipulation techniques.

The TA21 comes equipped with the FR-1 Tactical Ring, optimizing retention and facilitating seamless transitions between flashlight manipulation techniques. 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• OUTPUT: 1300 Lumens (White) / 150 Lumens (Red)
• MODES: Tactical, Duty, Lock, Red Light
• BEAM DISTANCE: 160 Meters (White) / 45 Meters (Red)
• RUNTIME: 20 Hours (Tactical) / 50 Hours (Duty Low)
• POWER SOURCE: 16340 Rechargeable (USB-C) or CR123A
• WATERPROOF RATING: IPX8 (2m Submersion)
• IMPACT RESISTANCE: 2 Meters
• DIMENSIONS: 98mm x 32mm (Head) x 23mm (Body)
• WEIGHT: 97g (Without Battery) 
• INCLUDED: FR-1 Tactical Ring (needed for V31 Holster use)

The NEXTORCH TA21 is field-tested and duty-ready, providing law enforcement professionals with a reliable, versatile illumination tool for any operational environment.

Nextorch TA21 - 1,300 Lumen Pocket Duty Light with One-Step Strobe

The Nextorch TA21 is a 1,300 lumen pocket duty flashlight built for officers who carry their light, not just their belt kit. The patented one-step-strobe switch gives instant high or instant strobe straight from off, a red mode protects your night vision, and the supplied FR-1 ring keeps the light indexed in your hand. IPX8 sealing and a 2 meter drop rating make it a genuine tactical flashlight - see the rest of the Nextorch flashlight line and our battery options at EDCMALL.

One-Step Strobe, Red Light Mode and 16340 Power

Most compact tactical lights make you cycle through modes to reach strobe. The TA21 does not: one press from off delivers either 1,300 lumens or the strobe directly, which is the difference between a hesitation and a response. The white emitter throws 160 meters; the 150 lumen red mode covers 45 meters and lets you read, write or check documents without wrecking your dark adaptation. A 16340 cell charged over USB-C powers it, with a CR123A primary as the cold-weather backup. Compare the sealed IPX8 pocket format against the P series duty lights and the Nextorch headlamp range. Everything sits in our flashlight collection and pairs with spare cells and chargers.

Why the TA21 Belongs in Your Kit

• 1,300 lumen white output with a 160 meter beam distance.
• Patented one-step-strobe switch: instant high or instant strobe from off.
• 150 lumen red light mode for night-vision-safe illumination.
• Tactical, Duty and Lock modes plus a red-only setting.
• Runs on a 16340 USB-C rechargeable (included) or a CR123A primary.
• IPX8 rated to 2 meters of water and a 2 meter impact.
• Stainless steel bezel with nano-ceramic strike points.
• FR-1 Tactical Ring included for syringe-grip retention.
• Compact 98 mm body weighing 97 g without the battery.

Best Uses for the TA21

• Patrol carry where the light lives in a pocket, not on a belt.
• Traffic stops and vehicle checks on a night shift.
• Investigation and report writing in red-light mode.
• Cold-weather duty with a CR123A primary as backup.
• Everyday carry for anyone who wants instant high on one press.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one-step-strobe actually mean?
From the light being off, a single press of the tail switch delivers either full 1,300 lumen output or the strobe directly. You never have to cycle modes to reach the setting you need in a hurry.

What is the red light mode for?
Red preserves your dark-adapted vision. Use it for reading documents, writing notes or checking maps at night without destroying the night vision you spent 20 minutes building.

Which battery should I use?
The supplied 16340 rechargeable charged over USB-C for daily use, and a CR123A primary as a cold-weather or long-storage backup. The CR123A tolerates low temperatures and keeps its charge for years.

Is the FR-1 ring necessary?
It is not required, but it transforms the light. Clipped to the body it indexes the torch in your hand for a syringe grip, and it is also what the V31 holster needs to retain the light.

How durable is it?
Rated IPX8 to two meters of water and tested to a two meter drop. The stainless bezel with nano-ceramic points adds an emergency glass-breaking capability.

Glossary of Key Terms

Nextorch
A Chinese law-enforcement brand supplying duty lights to police forces since 2005; the TA series is their pocket-duty platform.

One-Step Strobe
Nextorch's patented switch: from off, one press gives instant full output or instant strobe without cycling through modes.

Red Light Mode
A low-output red setting that preserves dark-adapted vision, so you can read, write or check documents without blinding yourself.

16340 Cell
A 16 mm x 34 mm lithium-ion cell charged inside the light over USB-C. Compact enough to keep the TA21 pocket-sized.

CR123A
A 3 V primary lithium cell. Cold-tolerant and long-shelved, it is the backup that keeps a duty light running when rechargeables are flat.

FR-1 Tactical Ring
The supplied finger ring that clips to the body. It indexes the light in your hand and lets you transition to a syringe grip without looking down.

Syringe Grip
Holding the light between the index and middle fingers with the tail switch under the thumb, so a hand remains free for other tasks.

Nano-Ceramic Strike Points
The hardened points set into the stainless bezel; they break vehicle glass and add weight to a defensive strike.

IPX8
Submersible beyond the IPX7 test - here rated to 2 metres of water for 30 minutes.

Beam Distance
ANSI FL1 throw, measured to 0.25 lux. The TA21 reaches 160 m on white and 45 m on red.

Who Should Buy the TA21

• Officers who carry a light in a trouser or jacket pocket.
• Users who want instant full output with a single press.
• Anyone who needs a night-vision-safe red mode as standard.
• Cold-climate carriers who want CR123A compatibility.
• EDC buyers stepping up to a genuinely duty-rated compact light.

Who Should Skip It

• Buyers who need long-range throw; 160 meters is a compact-light figure.
• Users who want USB-C in-light charging as the only option - CR123A is the backup, not a rechargeable.
• Anyone wanting a floody work beam; the TA21 is a focused tactical spot.
• People who prefer a side switch - the TA21 uses a tail switch.
• Budget shoppers after a basic 500 lumen EDC torch.

Care & Maintenance

• Wipe the body and lens with a soft dry cloth; fingerprints on the reflector cost you real candela.
• Clean the lens with a microfibre cloth only - paper towels and shirt tails leave micro-scratches that scatter the beam.
• Keep the switch threads and O-rings lightly greased with silicone grease so the seal stays watertight, never petroleum jelly.
• Inspect the O-ring for nicks whenever you change or charge the battery, and replace it before it fails in the field.
• Run the light at full output for a few minutes each month so the cell is exercised and you can spot a fading battery early.
• Charge lithium cells before they hit empty; storing a Li-ion pack at 3.6-3.8 V gets you far more cycles than full discharge.
• For AA-powered lights, pull the cell out of the body for long-term storage to rule out leakage damage.
• Do not use the strike bezel for everyday prying; nano-ceramic beads are hard and brittle under lateral shock.
• Store the light switch-locked or with the head backed off a turn so it cannot switch on and drain the cell in a bag.